Effects of a physical activity and nutritional intervention in overweight and obese children through an educational and recreational camp.

BACKGROUND:: Educational camps have hosted millions of children around the world. However, few studies have described their benefits on weight control and health promotion for overweight and obese children. AIM:: To investigate the impact of a health educational program for children composed of 5 days of camp and a 12-week follow up on the physical activity level, sedentary behaviour, anthropometric data and food intake in overweight and obese children. METHODS:: 12 children attended the Health Educational Program for Children divided into two phases. Phase 1 consisted of pre-assessments and Phase 2 corresponded to 12 weeks of follow up. Physical activity level, sedentary behaviour and food intake were assessed throughout the questionnaire. RESULTS:: After the follow up, 25% of the children became active (>1500 and <3000 Metabolic Equivalent of Tasks per week). In contrast, the number of sedentary children (<600 Metabolic Equivalent of Tasks per week) decreased by 15% and insufficiently active (600-1500 Metabolic Equivalent of Tasks per week) increased by 15%. The physical activity level of leisure time increased significantly throughout weekdays (26.0%) and weekends (14.1%) after the follow up compared to before the camp. Sedentary behaviour showed a significant reduction of 177.14 and 41.43 minutes on weekdays and weekends, respectively. Before the camp, the consumption of sugar and sweets was out of control (100% inadequate), and after the intervention, 58.4% started to consume these foods in a balanced way. CONCLUSIONS:: The Health Educational Program for Children (5-day camp and the 12 weeks of follow up) contributed to an increase in the physical activity level and a reduction in the sedentary behaviour and anthropometric measures in overweight and obese children.

Association of cardiovascular response to an acute resistance training session with the ACE gene polymorphism in sedentary women: a randomized trial.

BACKGROUND: The aim of the present study was to verify the effects of an acute resistance training (RT) session and insertion/deletion (I/D) polymorphism of the angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) on systolic (SBP), diastolic (DBP) and mean blood pressure (MBP), and heart rate (HR). METHODS: The sample consisted of 27 sedentary women (33.3 ± 8.2 yrs; 69.1 ± 13.8 kg; 1.57 ± 0.05 m; 27.6 ± 5.1 kg/m2) divided into two groups according to their polymorphism I/D (DD = 9; II + ID = 18). Volunteers underwent two experimental sessions: RT - an acute session performed with three sets at 60% of one-repetition maximum (1RM) interspersed with 1 minute rest interval between exercises and sets, and a control session (CON) in which they remained seated for 30 minutes in the laboratory. SBP, DBP, MBP and HR were measured before exercise and during one hour every 10 minutes after sessions, in the seated position. A two-way ANOVA for repeated measures with Tukey's post hoc test was used for the intra and inter-group comparisons. RESULTS: There were no statistically significant differences on SBP, DBP and MBP after the experimental protocols, and no effect of ACE polymorphism (P > 0.05). However, comparing CON versus exercise effect size values (ES), homozygotic carriers of the allele D presented a drop in SBP which was considered moderate, while in allele I carriers it was small, 30 minutes after exercise. In MBP, homozygotic D carriers exhibited a large ES 20 minutes post-exercise. HR was higher at 10, 20 and 30 minutes after exercise as compared to pre-exercise only for carriers of the I allele ( < 0.05). CONCLUSIONS: Therefore, an acute RT session reduces clinical BP. In addition to this; it seems that ACE polymorphism had some influence on cardiovascular response to exercise. TRIAL REGISTRATION: RBR-6GDYVZ.

Resistance exercise leading to failure versus not to failure: effects on cardiovascular control.

BACKGROUND: The aim of the present study was to evaluate the acute effects of resistance exercise (RE) leading to failure and RE that was not to failure on 24 h blood pressure (BP) and heart rate variability (HRV) in sedentary normotensive adult women. METHODS: Ten women (33.2 ± 5.8 years; 159.3 ± 9.4 cm; 58.0 ±6.4 kg; body fat 28.4 ± 2.8%) randomly underwent three experimental sessions: control (40 minutes of seated rest), RE leading to failure with 3 sets of 10 repetitions maximum (10-RM), and RE not to failure at 60% of 10-RM with 3 sets of 10 repetitions. Immediately post session BP and HRV were measured for 24 h. RESULTS: Ratings of perceived exertion and heart rate were higher during the 10-RM session when compared with 60% of 10-RM (6.4 ± 0.5 vs 3.5 ± 0.8 and 123.7 ± 13.9 vs 104.5 ± 7.3 bpm, respectively). The systolic, diastolic and mean BP decreased at 07:00 a.m. after the 10-RM session when compared with the control session (-9.0 ± 7.8 mmHg, -16.0 ± 12.9 mmHg and -14.3 ± 11.2 mmHg, respectively). The root mean square of the squared differences between R-R intervals decreased after both the 60% of 10-RM and 10-RM sessions compared with the control session. CONCLUSIONS: An acute RE session leading to failure induced a higher drop of BP upon awakening, while both RE sessions reduced cardiac parasympathetic modulation. RE may be an interesting training strategy to acutely decrease BP in adult women.

Similarity in physiological and perceived exertion responses to exercise at continuous and intermittent critical power.

The purpose of this study was to compare the physiological responses [oxygen uptake (VO(2)), heart rate (HR) and blood lactate concentrations ([BLa])] and the rating of perceived exertion (RPE) response until exhaustion (TTE) at the continuous (CP(c)) and intermittent (CP(i)) critical power workloads. Ten moderately active men (25.5 ± 4.2 years, 74.1 ± 8.0 kg, 177.6 ± 4.9 cm) participated in this study. The incremental test was applied to determine the highest values of oxygen uptake (VO(2max)), heart rate (HR(max)), blood lactate concentrations ([BLa(max)]), and maximal aerobic power (MAP). Continuous and intermittent exhaustive predictive trials were performed randomly. The hyperbolic relation between power and time was used to estimate CP(c) and CP(i). CP(i) was derived from predictive trial results at an effort and recovery ratio of 30:30 s. Exercise at CP(c) and CP(i) as well as the physiological and RPE responses were measured until exhaustion. The values of physiological variables during CP(c) and CP(i) did not differ in either TTE test and were lower than the VO(2max), HR(max) and [BLa(max)] values. RPE was maximal at the end of exercise at CP(c) and CP(i). There was a high correlation between VO(2max) (L min(-1)) and CP(c) and CP(i) intensities (r ≥ 0.90) and between MAP, CP(c) and CP(i) (r ≥ 0.95). Similar physiological and RPE responses were found at CP(c) and CP(i) for the times analyzed.

Aerobic fitness evaluation during walking tests identifies the maximal lactate steady state.

OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to verify the possibility of lactate minimum (LM) determination during a walking test and the validity of such LM protocol on predicting the maximal lactate steady-state (MLSS) intensity. DESIGN: Eleven healthy subjects (24.2 ± 4.5 yr; 74.3 ± 7.7 kg; 176.9 ± 4.1 cm) performed LM tests on a treadmill, consisting of walking at 5.5 km · h⁻¹ and with 20-22% of inclination until voluntary exhaustion to induce metabolic acidosis. After 7 minutes of recovery the participants performed an incremental test starting at 7% incline with increments of 2% at each 3 minutes until exhaustion. A polynomial modeling approach (LMp) and a visual inspection (LMv) were used to identify the LM as the exercise intensity associated to the lowest [bLac] during the test. Participants also underwent to 2-4 constant intensity tests of 30 minutes to determine the MLSS intensity. RESULTS: There were no differences among LMv (12.6 ± 1.7%), LMp (13.1 ± 1.5%), and MLSS (13.6 ± 2.1%) and the Bland and Altman plots evidenced acceptable agreement between them. CONCLUSION: It was possible to identify the LM during walking tests with intensity imposed by treadmill inclination, and it seemed to be valid on identifying the exercise intensity associated to the MLSS.

Lactate threshold prediction by blood glucose and rating of perceived exertion in people with type 2 diabetes.

The validity of rating of perceived exertion (RPE) in predicting lactate threshold during an incremental test was analyzed in 15 men with type 2 diabetes (M age = 53.4 yr., SD = 12.9). Blood glucose, lactate, and minute ventilation (VE)/VO2 responses identified the lactate, ventilatory, and glucose thresholds. Workloads (W) corresponding to RPEs 12, 13, 14, and 15 were determined. Second-order polynomials fit to VE/W and [lac]/W ratios corresponding to RPEs of 9-10, 12-13, and 16-17 also identified workloads above which there was an overproportional increase in VE and [lac]. These workload breakpoints did not differ, although at RPE 12 underestimated and at RPE 15 overestimated lactate threshold. RPE 13 and 14 and the responses of VE/W and [lac]/W to submaximal exercise accurately predicted lactate threshold.

Determination of the lactate threshold and maximal blood lactate steady state intensity in aged rats.

The reliability of the lactate threshold (LT) determined in aged rats and its validity to identify an exercise intensity corresponding to the maximal blood lactate steady state (MLSS) were analyzed. Eighteen male aged Wistar rats (approximately 365 days) were submitted to two incremental swimming tests until exhaustion, consisting of an initial load corresponding to 1% of body mass (BM) and increments of 1% BM at each 3-min with blood lactate ([lac]) measurements. The LT was determined by visual inspection (LT(V)) as well by applying a polynomial function on the [lac]/workload ratio (LT(P)) by considering the vertices of the curve. For the MLSS, twelve animals were submitted, on different days, to 3-4 exercise sessions of 30-min with workload corresponding to 4, 5 or 6% BM. The MLSS was considered the highest exercise intensity at which the [lac] variation was not higher than 0.07 mM.min(-1) during the last 20-min. No differences were observed for the test-retest results (4.9 +/- 0.7 and 5.0 +/- 0.8 %BM for LTv; and 6.0 +/- 0.6 and 5.8 +/- 0.6 %BM for LTp) that did not differ from the MLSS (5.4 +/- 0.5 %BM). The LT identified for aged rats in swimming, both by visual inspection and polynomial function, was reliable and did not differ from the MLSS.

Indirect assessment of lactate minimum and maximal blood lactate steady-state intensity for physically active individuals.

An indirect assessment of the running velocity corresponding to lactate minimum (LMind) and its validity to estimate the maximal blood lactate steady state (MLSS) were analyzed in 22 physically active men (24.6 +/- 4.1 years, 72.6 +/- 8.0 kg, 1.75 +/- 0.1 m, 11.9 +/- 3.7% body fat). The participants were allocated into 2 different groups (G1 and G2). The running velocities (m x min) corresponding to the 1600-m time trial (1600 mV) and lactate minimum (LM) were determined for G1 (n = 12), whereas the G2 participants (n = 10) had their MLSS identified in addition to the 1600 mV and LM tests. The LM test consisted of a 150-m sprint to elevate blood lactate ([lac]) followed by 10 minutes of recovery and then 6 x 800-m at 78, 81, 84, 87, 90, and 93% of 1600 mV, with the velocity corresponding to the lowest [lac] (YSI 2700S) identified in the LM test. The relationship between 1600 mV and LM values for G1 yielded the following equation for indirect assessment of LM velocity: LMind (m x min) = (0.7507 x 1600 mV) + 21.575. The validity of the LMind was tested in the G2 participants by comparing its results with those of the MLSS. The MLSS was identified among 3-4 constant-intensity sessions by considering the highest running velocity for which a [lac] variation was not higher than 0.05 mM x min. No differences were observed for the LM (200.7 +/- 16.8 m x min), LMind (200.8 +/- 15.1 m x min), and MLSS (201.0 +/- 15.6 m x min) for G2, and there was high correlation and agreement among parameters. The LMind was considered valid for estimating LM and MLSS values if applied to physically active individuals with characteristics similar to those of the present study; thus, it is a practical and economical alternative for trainers who cannot directly determine MLSS.

Maximal lactate steady-state prediction through quadratic modeling of selected stages of the lactate minimum test.

In this study, we compared the maximal lactate steady state (MLSS) with lactate minimal (LM) intensities determined visually and through a quadratic polynomial function of selected stages of LM test. Eleven male recreational cyclists (27.7 +/- 4.5 years, 175.7 +/- 5.6 cm, 69.5 +/- 10.8 kg, and 12.0 +/- 5.5% body fat) performed one LM test under previous induction of hyperlactaemia with an initial intensity of 75 W with 30-W increments every 3 minutes with blood lactate concentration (HLa) and rating of perceived exertion (RPE) measurements. The LM intensity was determined visually (VLM) and by modeling the lactate response through polynomial function by using: 1) all stages (LMP); 2) the first stage, the stage corresponding to RPE-13 and the last stage/exhaustion (LMP3max); 3) the three lowest lactate concentration stages (LMP3adj); and 4) the initial, RPE-13, and RPE-16 stages (LMP3sub). The MLSS was determined as the highest intensity at a variation not greater than 0.05 mmol.l.min of HLa during the last 20 minutes of a 30-minute exercise session. The MLSS (204.0 +/- 16.0 W), VLM (198.6 +/- 15.2 W), LMP3adj (190.4 +/- 12.9 W), and LMP3sub (192.1 +/- 27.2 W) were not different, well correlated, and in agreement to each other. In conclusion, the polynomial modeling of HLa response to three submaximal stages produced exercise intensities that did not differ from MLSS.

A single physical education session improves subsequent academic performance in rural school students / Uma única aula de educação física melhora o desempenho acadêmico subsequente em estudantes de escola rural / Una única clase de educación física mejora el posterior desempeño académico en alumnos de escuela rural

ABSTRACT Introduction: Activity breaks or physical exercise interventions in schools are linked to better cognitive function in adolescents. However, few studies have evaluated the relationship between physical exercise and cognition in rural schools, where drop-out levels tend to be higher and academic achievement lower. Objective: To analyze the effects of a physical exercise class (PE) on subsequent academic performance of students, and how they felt during mathematics (MATH) and Portuguese language (PL) tests. Methods: Thirty-six students (14.9 ± 1.5 years) randomly carried out 30 min of PE, performed at 74.3 ± 11.8%HRmax, while a control group (CON) remained seated watching a movie, prior to the tests (PE-MATH; PE-PL; CON-MATH; CON-PL). Results: The PE-MATH group presented higher scores (5.3 ± 2.2) than the CON-MATH group (4.0 ± 2.2). The tests were completed more quickly in PE-PL (7.8 ± 3.3 minutes) than in CON-PL (10.5 ± 4.2 minutes). The number of correct answer per minute was higher in PE-MATH and PE-PL (0.52 ± 0.25; 0.64 ± 0.51) than in CON-MATH and CON-PL (0.35 ± 0.19; 0.41 ± 0.41). Furthermore, 38.9% of PE-MATH felt more focused during the test, while only 16.7% of CON-MATH felt more focused. During the Portuguese language test, 27.8% of CON-PL complained of greater apprehensiveness, compared to 8.3% for PE-PL. Also, 36.1% reported feeling fatigued during PL after PE, compared to 8.3% in the CON-PL group. Conclusions: PE improved the adolescents' academic performance. Despite feeling fatigue, more students who performed physical exercise felt less apprehensive and more focused during the tests after PE. Level of evidence I; STARD: studies of diagnostic accuracy.

RESUMO Introdução: Os intervalos com atividade ou as intervenções com programas de exercícios na escola estão relacionados com a melhora da função cognitiva em adolescentes. Contudo, poucos estudos avaliaram a relação entre exercício físico e cognição em escolas de zonas rurais, onde os níveis de evasão são altos e o rendimento acadêmico é baixo. Objetivo: Analisar os efeitos de uma aula de exercício físico (EF) sobre o desempenho acadêmico subsequente dos alunos e o que sentem durante os testes de matemática (MAT) e de língua portuguesa (PO). Métodos: Trinta e seis estudantes (14,9 ± 1,5 anos) foram divididos randomicamente em dois grupos: um com 30 minutos de EF realizados a 74,3 ± 11,8% da FCmáx e um controle (CON), que permaneceram sentados assistindo a um filme antes dos testes (EF-MAT; EF-PO; CON-MAT; CON-PO). Resultados: O EF-MAT apresentou maior escore (5,3 ± 2,2) que o CON-MAT (4,0 ± 2,2). Os testes foram concluídos mais rapidamente no EF-PO (7,8 ± 3,3) do que no CON-PO (10,5 ± 4,2). O número de respostas corretas por minuto foi maior no EF-MAT e no EF-PO (0,52 ± 0,25; 0,64 ± 0,51) do que no CON-MAT e no CON-PO (0,35 ± 0,19; 0,41 ± 0,41). Além disso, 38,9% do EF-MAT sentiram que estavam mais concentrados durante o teste, em comparação com apenas 16,7% do CON-MAT que se sentiram mais concentrados. Durante o a prova de português, 27,8% dos CON-PO reclamaram de maior apreensão quando comparados com 8,3% do EF-PO. Ainda, 36,1% relataram cansaço durante o teste de PO depois de EF, comparados com 8,3% do grupo CON-PO. Conclusão: A aula de EF melhorou o desempenho acadêmico dos adolescentes. Apesar da sensação de cansaço, mais estudantes sentiram menos apreensão e estavam mais concentrados durante os testes depois de EF. Nível de evidência I; Estudos de acurácia diagnóstica (STARD).

RESUMEN Introducción: Los intervalos con actividad o las intervenciones con programas de ejercicios en la escuela están relacionados con la mejora de la función cognitiva en adolescentes. Sin embargo, pocos estudios evaluaron la relación entre ejercicio físico y cognición en escuelas de zonas rurales, en donde los niveles de evasión son altos y el rendimiento académico es bajo. Objetivo: Analizar los efectos de una clase de ejercicio físico (EF) sobre el desempeño académico subsiguiente de los alumnos y lo que sienten durante los tests de matemática (MAT) y de idioma portugués (PO). Métodos: Treinta y seis estudiantes (14,9 ± 1,5 años) fueron divididos aleatoriamente en dos grupos: uno con 30 minutos de EF realizados a 74,3 ± 11,8% de la FCmáx y un control (CON), que permanecieron sentados viendo una película antes de los tests (EF-MAT; EF-PO; CON-MAT; CON-PO). Resultados: El EF-MAT presentó mayor puntuación (5,3 ± 2,2) que el CON-MAT (4,0 ± 2,2). Los tests fueron concluidos más rápidamente en el EF-PO (7,8 ± 3,3) que en el CON-PO (10,5 ± 4,2). El número de respuestas correctas por minuto fue mayor en el EF-MAT y en el EF-PO (0,52 ± 0,25,0,64 ± 0,51) que en el CON-MAT y en el CON-PO (0,35 ± 0,19, 0,41 ± 0,41). Además, 38,9% del EF-MAT sintió que estaba más concentrado durante el test, en comparación con sólo 16,7% del CON-MAT que se sintió más concentrado. Durante la prueba de portugués, 27,8% de los CON-PO reclamó de mayor aprehensión cuando comparado con 8,3% del EF-PO. Además, 36,1% relató cansancio durante el test de PO después del EF, comparado con el 8,3% del grupo CON-PO. Conclusión: La clase de EF mejoró el desempeño académico de los adolescentes. A pesar de la sensación de cansancio, más estudiantes sintieron menos aprehensión y estaban más concentrados durante los tests después de EF. Nivel de evidencia I; Estudios de precisión diagnóstica (STARD).

Resistance training decreases 24-hour blood pressure in women with metabolic syndrome.

BACKGROUND: The purpose of this study was to verify the effects of eight weeks of resistance training (RT) on 24 hour blood pressure (BP) in patients with and without metabolic syndrome (MetS). METHODS: Seventeen women volunteered to participate in this study, 9 with MetS (37.0 ± 8.7 yrs; body mass 77.3 ± 9.7 kg; body mass index 30.3 ± 4.2 kg · m(-2)) and 8 without MetS (35.1 ± 7.2 yrs; body mass 61.3 ± 8.1 kg; body mass index 24.2 ± 2.5 kg · m(-2)). Individuals were subjected to eight weeks (3 times/week) of whole body RT comprised of one exercise for each main muscle group with three sets of 8-12 repetitions of each subject's maximal load . A rest interval of one minute was allowed between sets and exercises. Twenty-four hour BP was measured by ambulatory blood pressure monitoring. RESULTS: Mean and diastolic night-time BP decreased (-3.9 mmHg, p = 0.04; -5.5 mmHg, p = 0.03, respectively) after eight weeks of training in MetS patients. This decrease was observed at 11:00 pm, 02:00 am (only diastolic), 07:00 am, and 6:00 pm. There was no training effect on BP in women without MetS. CONCLUSIONS: Considering the elevation of BP as a contributor to the pathogenesis of MetS, and also to the increase of cardiovascular risk, this study supports RT as a non-pharmacological therapy in the management of BP control for MetS.

Oxygen consumption and energy expenditure during and after street games, active video games and tv / Consumo de oxigênio e gasto energético durante e depois de brincadeiras de rua, vídeo games ativos e tv / Consumo de oxígeno y gasto energético durante y después de juegos de calle, vídeo game y tv

INTRODUCTION: Physical activity has become less frequent since the 1980s, even among more active children. OBJECTIVE: To analyze excess post-exercise oxygen consumption (EPOC) and total energy expenditure (TEE) in children during and after three different activities. METHODS: Sixteen healthy children (9.6±0.1 yrs.) randomly underwent the following procedures lasting 30 minutes on different days: (a) traditional games (PLAY), (b) active video game (Dance Dance Revolution; DDR), and (c) watching television (TV). Oxygen consumption (VO2) was measured at rest, at the 10th, 20th, and 30th minute of intervention, and for 40 minutes post-intervention. TEE was also measured. RESULTS: At the end of intervention, VO2 had increased by 330% and 166% for PLAY and DDR, respectively, compared to the rest. EPOC in PLAY was seen to occur at the 10th, 20th, and 30th post-interventional minutes from 7.00±1.02 (at rest) to 10.83±0.94, 10.03±0.58, and 9.80±0.77mL.kg-1.min-1, respectively. However, EPOC in DDR occurred at only the 10th postinterventional minute (7.04 to 8.61 mL.kg-1.min-1; p<0.01). After intervention, TEE in PLAY was greater than in DDR and TV (112.08±19.45 vs 56.98±6.34 vs 36.39±4.5 kcal; p<0.01), respectively. CONCLUSIONS: PLAY induced children to reach a greater VO2 during activity and greater EPOC and TEE compared to DDR and TV. Level of evidence A1b; Crossover study.

INTRODUÇÃO: A prática de atividade física tornou-se menos frequente a partir dos anos 80, mesmo entre crianças mais ativas. OBJETIVO: Analisar o consumo excessivo de oxigênio pós-exercício (EPOC) e o gasto energético total (TEE) em crianças durante e após três atividades distintas. MÉTODOS: Dezesseis crianças saudáveis (9,6 ± 0,1 anos) foram submetidas aleatoriamente aos seguintes procedimentos com duração de 30 minutos em dias diferentes: (a) brincadeiras tradicionais (PLAY), (b) videogame ativo (Dance Dance Revolution, DDR) e (c) assistir à televisão (TV). O consumo de oxigênio (VO2) foi medido em repouso, no 10°, 20° e 30° minuto de intervenção e 40 minutos depois da intervenção. O TEE também foi calculado. RESULTADOS: No final da intervenção, o VO2 aumentou 330% e 166% para PLAY e DDR, respectivamente, em comparação com o repouso. Observou-se que o EPOC no PLAY ocorreu aos 10, 20 e 30 minutos depois da intervenção, de 7,00 ± 1,02 (em repouso) para 10,83 ± 0,94, 10,03 ± 0,58 e 9,80 ± 0,77 mL.kg-1.min-1, respectivamente. O EPOC no DDR ocorreu apenas no 10° minuto pós-intervenção (7,04 a 8,61 mL.kg-1.min-1, p < 0,01). Após a intervenção, o TEE no PLAY foi maior que em DDR e TV (112,08 ± 19,45 vs. 56,98 ± 6,34 vs. 36,39 ± 4,5 kcal, p < 0,01), respectivamente. CONCLUSÕES: O PLAY induziu as crianças a maior VO2 durante a atividade e maior EPOC e TEE com relação a DDR e TV. Nível de evidência A1b; Estudo cruzado.

INTRODUCCIÓN: La actividad física se ha vuelto menos frecuente desde la década de 1980, incluso entre los niños más activos. OBJETIVO: Analizar el consumo excesivo de oxígeno post ejercicio (EPOC) y el gasto de energía total (TEE) en niños durante y después del juego activo tradicional y comparar con el video game activo y televisión. MÉTODOS: Dieciséis niños saludables (9,6 ± 0,1 años) fueron sometidos durante 30 minutos, en días diferentes, a las siguientes sesiones: (a) juegos tradicionales (PLAY), (b) video game activo (DDR) y (c) televisión (TV). El consumo de oxígeno (VO2) fue medido en reposo en el 10°, 20° y 30° minuto de intervención y durante 40 minutos después de la intervención. El TEE se calculó a partir de datos VO2. RESULTADOS: Durante las sesiones de VO2 aumentó un 330% y 166% para PLAY y DDR, respectivamente, en relación al reposo. Se observó que el EPOC en PLAY se produjo a los 10, 20 y 30 minutos post intervención 7,00 ± 1,02 (en reposo) a 10,83 ± 0,94, 10,03 ± 0,58 y 9, 80 ± 0,77 mL.kg-1.min-1, respectivamente. El EPOC en DDR se produjo apenas en el 10° min después de la intervención (7,04 a la 8,61 mL.kg-1.min-1, p <0,01). Después de la intervención, el TEE fue mayor en el DDR y TV (112,08 ± 19,45 vs 56,98 ± 6,34 vs 36,39 ± 4,5 kcal, P <0,01), respectivamente. CONCLUSIÓN: La sesión PLAY llevó a un mayor VO2 durante la actividad y mayor EPOC y gasto de energía en relación a la DDR y TV. Nivel de evidencia A1b; Estudio crossover con.

Type 2 diabetes elicits lower nitric oxide, bradykinin concentration and kallikrein activity together with higher DesArg(9)-BK and reduced post-exercise hypotension compared to non-diabetic condition.

This study compared the plasma kallikrein activity (PKA), bradykinin concentration (BK), DesArg(9)-BK production, nitric oxide release (NO) and blood pressure (BP) response after moderate-intensity aerobic exercise performed by individuals with and without type 2 diabetes. Ten subjects with type 2 diabetes (T2D) and 10 without type 2 diabetes (ND) underwent three sessions: 1) maximal incremental test on cycle ergometer to determine lactate threshold (LT); 2) 20-min of constant-load exercise on cycle ergometer, at 90% LT and; 3) control session. BP and oxygen uptake were measured at rest and at 15, 30 and 45 min post-exercise. Venous blood samples were collected at 15 and 45 minutes of the recovery period for further analysis of PKA, BK and DesArg(9)-BK. Nitrite plus nitrate (NOx) was analyzed at 15 minutes post exercise. The ND group presented post-exercise hypotension (PEH) of systolic blood pressure and mean arterial pressure on the 90% LT session but T2D group did not. Plasma NOx increased ~24.4% for ND and ~13.8% for T2D group 15 min after the exercise session. Additionally, only ND individuals showed increases in PKA and BK in response to exercise and only T2D group showed increased DesArg(9)-BK production. It was concluded that T2D individuals presented lower PKA, BK and NOx release as well as higher DesArg(9)-BK production and reduced PEH in relation to ND participants after a single exercise session.

Atividades lúdicas no atendimento multi e interdisciplinar para crianças com deficiência / Leisure activities in multi and interdisciplinary care for children with disabilities / Actividades lúdicas en la atención multi e interdisciplinaria para niños con discapacidad

O objetivo da pesquisa foi analisar as atividades lúdicas utilizadas, pela equipe multi e inter-disciplinar, na reabilitação de crianças com deficiência em uma instituição de saúde estadual de Santa Catarina. Os dados foram coletados a partir de entrevista semiestruturada e de obser-vações sistemáticas e analisados pela técnica de análise de conteúdo. Foram identificados co-mo potenciais desdobramentos lúdicos: brinquedos, jogos e brincadeiras, englobando regras explícitas ou implícitas, bem como suas características. Notou-se que as relações estabeleci-das se mostraram imprescindíveis para a concretização dos atendimentos e dos objetivos tera-pêuticos.

The objective of this research was to analyze the ludic activities used, by the multi and inter-disciplinary team, in the rehabilitation of children with disabilities in a health state institution in Santa Catarina. To collect data, semi-structured interviews and systematic observations were used. Data analysis occurred through technical content analysis. It was identified as po-tential ludic developments: toys, games and child?s play that involved explicit or implicit rules and their characteristics. It was noticed that the relations established were crucial to the concretization of the work and the therapeutic objectives.

El objetivo de la investigación fue analizar las actividades lúdicas utilizadas, por el equipo multidisciplinario e interdisciplinario, en la rehabilitación de niños con deficiencia en una institución de salud estatal de Santa Catarina. Los datos fueron colectados a partir de entrevis-ta semiestructurada y observaciones sistemáticas y, analizados por la técnica análisis de con-tenido. Fueron identificados como potenciales desdoblamientos lúdicos: juguetes, juegos y recreaciones, englobando las reglas explícitas o implícitas, así como sus características. Se observó que las relaciones establecidas se mostraron imprescindibles para la concretización de los atendimientos y de los objetivos terapéuticos.

Impacto de Exergames na qualidade de vida de idosos / Impact of the Exergames on the quality life of the elderly

Introdução: A Qualidade de Vida (QV) está relacionada a interações de aspectos físico, psicológico, social e ambiental do ser humano. Com o aumento da expectativa de vida em todo o mundo, surgiu a necessidade de se desenvolver estratégias para manutenção da QV durante o envelhecimento. Os exergames têm sido considerados uma possibilidade de intervenção lúdica para manutenção e melhora da QV em todas as idades. Objetivo: Avaliar a influência de exergames que utilizam o Kinect sobre a QV de idosos sedentários. Métodos: Seis idosos (n = 2M; n = 4F; 64,83 ± 4,07 anos) participaram de 2 sessões semanais de 30 min de atividade de jogos com Kinect durante seis meses. A versão curta do questionário World Health Organization Quality of Life (WHOQOL) foi aplicada pré e pós-intervenção. Resultados: Tanto a QV Geral quanto o Domínio Ambiental melhoraram significativamente após a intervenção (67,72 ± 10,95 vs. 70,82 ± 9,10, p = 0,01; 55,38 ± 3,50 vs. 64,06 ± 6,47, p = 0,02) respectivamente. Já os domínios Físico e Psicológico não apresentaram alteração significativa após a intervenção (67,26 ± 19,35 vs. 72,02 ± 15,87, p = 0,45; 70,13 ± 22,42 vs. 73,61 ± 7,75, p = 0,69) respectivamente. Conclusão: A intervenção com jogos de videogame ativo com Kinect interferiu positivamente na QV geral e no domínio ambiental dos idosos participantes do estudo.(AU)

Introduction: The Quality of Life (QoL) is related to interactions of different aspects of human life, such as physical, psychological, social and environmental. With increasing life expectancy worldwide, also came the need to seek ways to QoL maintenance during aging. Exergames represent a possibility of playful intervention for maintenance and improvement of QoL in all ages. Purpose: To evaluate the influence of exergames using Kinect on QoL of sedentary elderly. Methods: Six elderly (n = 2M; n = 4F; 64.83 ± 4.07 years) participated in two weekly sessions of 30 minutes of game activity with Kinect for six months. The short version of the World Health Organization Quality of Life questionnaire (WHOQoL) was applied pre and post intervention. Results: Both the general QoL and the environmental domain improved significantly after the intervention (67.72 ± 10.95 vs. 70.82 ± 9.10, p = 0.01; 55.38 ± 3.50 vs. 64.06 ± 6.47, p = 0.02) respectively. As for the physical and psychological domains showed no significant change (67.26 ± 19.35 vs. 72.02 ± 15.87, p = 0.45; 70.13 ± 22.42 vs. 73.61 ± 7.75, p = 0.69) respectively. Conclusion: The intervention with Kinect video games had a positive influence on the general quality of life in general and in the ambient domain of the elderly participants. (AU)

Efeito de sessão aguda de Pilates no solo e na água sobre a glicemia de mulheres portadoras de diabetes tipo 2 / Effect of an acute Mat and Water Pilates session upon blood glucose in women with type 2 diabetes

Objetivo: Comparar o efeito de exercícios de Pilates realizados no solo (PS) e na água (PA) sobre a glicemia de mulheres portadoras de diabetes tipo 2 (DM2). Métodos: Oito voluntárias (62,4 ± 7,9 anos) realizaram uma sessão de PS, PA e controle (CO) com duração de 30 min. A glicemia foi mensurada durante o repouso pré-sessão, imediatamente após (IA), aos 15 e 30 min da sessão e aos 15 min de recuperação após a sessão (15'rec). Resultados: Redução significativa (p < 0,05) da glicemia foi observada na sessão PA nos momentos IA (-41 mg/dl) e aos 15'rec (-57 mg/dl) quando comparada com o repouso pré-sessão. Porém, o mesmo não foi observado na sessão PS. Conclusão: A sessão de PA durante 30 min promoveu redução da glicemia capilar durante e nos primeiros 15'rec em mulheres portadoras de DM2, enquanto que a sessão PS não. (AU)

Objective: To compare the effect of Mat Pilates performed on the ground (MP) and Pilates performed in the water (WP). Methods: Eight volunteers (62.4 ± 7.9 years old) performed a MP, WP and control (CO) session lasting 30 minutes. Blood glucose was measured in the presession rest, immediately after (IA), at 15 and 30 min of the session and at 15 min of recovery after the session (15'rec). Results: A significant reduction (p < 0.05) in blood glucose was observed in WP session IA (-41 mg/dl) and 15'rec (-57 mg/dl) compared with the pre session rest. However, the same was not observed in the MP session. Conclusion: The PA session proved to be effective in reducing blood glucose in women with T2DM in the first 15'rec compared to the MP session. (AU)

Resistence exercise improves anxiety and depression in middle-age women / Exercício resistido melhora a ansiedade e depressão de mulheres de meia-idade

ABSTRACT This study aimed to compare levels of anxiety and depression of middle-aged women trained in resistance exercise and sedentary. Forty women, 20 exercised (GT) and 20 non-exercised (CG) (GT = 56.9 ± 6.6 years, 27.3 ± 4.8 kg/m2), (CG = 51.5 ± 5.0 years, 27.0 ± 7.7 kg/m2) underwent the study. The participants answered the HAD scale with 14 questions related to levels of anxiety and depression. The CG had higher scores of depression and anxiety than GT. The results for anxiety (GT = 5.2 ± 2.7, CG = 9.5 ± 4.0) and depression (GT = 4.1 ± 2.6, CG = 7.7 ± 4.0) differed significantly (P<0.05) between groups. Middle-Aged women who participated in a resistance exercise program presented a better mental health as evidenced by a lower levels of depression and anxiety in relation to sedentary counterpartners.

RESUMO O estudo comparou níveis de ansiedade e depressão de mulheres treinadas em exercício resistido e de sedentárias. Quarenta mulheres, 20 treinadas (GT) e 20 não treinadas (GC), (GT=56,9±6,6 anos; 27,3±4,8kg/m2), (GC=51,5±5,0 anos; 27,0±7,7 kg/m2) participaram do estudo. As participantes responderam a escala HAD com 14 questões relacionadas aos níveis de ansiedade e depressão. O GC apresentou escores mais elevados de depressão e ansiedade que o GT. Os resultados para ansiedade (GT=5,2±2,7; GC=9,5±4,0) e depressão (GT=4,1±2,6; GC=7,7±4,0) diferiram significativamente (P<0,05) entre os grupos. Pode-se concluir que mulheres de meia idade que participaram de programa de exercícios resistidos apresentaram melhor estado de saúde mental verificados por menores níveis de depressão e ansiedade do que mulheres sedentárias.

LIMIAR ANAERÓBIO A PARTIR DA PSE EM EXERCÍCIO RESISTIDO POR MODELOS MATEMÁTICOS / ANAEROBIC THRESHOLD FROM PE IN RESISTANCE EXERCISE BY MATHEMATICAL MODELS / UMBRAL ANAERÓBICO DE EP EN EL EJERCICIO DE FUERZA POR LOS MODELOS MATEMÁTICOS

Introdução: O limiar anaeróbio é comumente identificado em exercícios cíclicos, contudo, também pode ser determinado no exercício resistido (ER) por diferentes métodos, e assim, estimar a carga de trabalho relacionada ao estresse metabólico. No entanto, sua identificação a partir de outros métodos como o modelo matemático da DMáx e principalmente por variáveis mais acessíveis, como a percepção subjetiva de esforço (PSE), ainda não foi analisada. Objetivo: Comparar o limiar de lactato (LL) identificado pelo método de inspeção visual (LLIV) com o método da DMáx aplicado nas respostas do lactato (LLDMáx) e da PSE (PSE12/13 e PSEDMáx) durante exercício resistido incremental. Métodos: Dez praticantes de ER (24,8 ± 3,0 anos) foram submetidos ao teste de uma repetição máxima (1-RM) e a um teste incremental no leg-press, obtendo-se a PSE e o lactato em cada estágio. Resultados: Foi possível identificar o limiar anaeróbio por todos os métodos, entre 30% a 40% de 1-RM. As cargas absolutas, concentrações de lactato sanguíneo e PSE não foram diferentes entre os métodos empregados e apresentaram boa concordância entre si. Conclusão: É possível identificar o limiar anaeróbio tanto por inspeção visual quanto pelo modelo matemático de DMáx para o lactato e PSE, ampliando as possibilidades de determinação do limiar anaeróbio no exercício resistido por métodos de baixo custo e não invasivos.

Introduction: The anaerobic threshold is commonly identified in cyclic exercises, however it can also be identified on resistance exercise (RE) by different methods, and thus can estimate the workload related to metabolic stress. However, its identification by other methods such as mathematical model of DMax and primarily by more accessible variables such as perceived exertion (PE) has not yet been analyzed. Objective: To compare the lactate threshold (LT) identified by visual inspection method (LTVI) with DMax method applied in lactate responses (LTDMax) and PE (PE12/13 and PEDMax) during incremental resistance exercise. Methods: Ten practitioners of RE (24.8±3.0 years) underwent the test of one repetition maximum (1-RM) and an incremental load test in leg-press, obtaining the PE and lactate in each stage. Results: It was possible to identify the anaerobic threshold by all methods, between 30 and 40% of 1-RM. The absolute load, blood lactate concentrations, and PE were not different between the methods used and showed good agreement with each other. Conclusion: It is possible to identify the anaerobic threshold both by visual inspection and by the mathematical model of DMax for lactate and PE, expanding the possibilities for determining the anaerobic threshold in resistance exercise by low cost and non-invasive methods.

Introducción: El umbral anaeróbico se identifica comúnmente en los ejercicios cíclicos, sin embargo, también se puede determinar en el ejercicio de resistencia (ER) por diferentes métodos, y por lo tanto, se puede estimar la carga de trabajo relacionada con el estrés metabólico. No obstante, su identificación por otros métodos como el modelo matemático de DMáx y sobre todo mediante variables más accesibles, como el esfuerzo percibido (EP), todavía no se ha analizado. Objetivo: Comparar el umbral de lactato (UL) identificado por el método de inspección visual (ULIV) con el método DMáx aplicado a las respuestas de lactato (ULDMáx) y EP (EP12/13 y EPDMáx) durante los ejercicios de resistencia incremental. Métodos: Diez practicantes de ER (24,8 ± 3,0 años) fueron sometidos a la prueba de una repetición máxima (1-RM) y una prueba incremental en la prensa de piernas, obteniendo el EP y el lactato en cada etapa. Resultados: Fue posible identificar el umbral anaeróbico por todos los métodos, entre el 30% y el 40% de 1-RM. Las cargas absolutas, las concentraciones de lactato en sangre y EP no fueron diferentes entre los métodos utilizados y mostraron buena concordancia entre sí. Conclusión: Es posible identificar el umbral anaeróbico tanto por inspección visual como por el modelo matemático de DMáx de lactato y el EP, ampliando las posibilidades de determinar el umbral anaeróbico en el ejercicio de resistencia por métodos de bajo costo y no invasivos.

FTO gene variant and association with overweight in Brazilian male students / Variante do gene FTO e associação com excesso de peso em estudantes brasileiros do sexo masculino

Abstract Obesity is considered a disease with multiple etiologies. Recent advances in technology have pointed candidate genes that are related to weight gain in several populations. However, in countries with ethnic miscegenation, such as Brazil, studies of this nature with students are still scarce. The aim of the present study was to compare anthropometric variables of Brazilian male students according to the genotypes of the rs9939609 of the FTO gene. In order to do so, 205 participants underwent body mass, height, waist circumference and skinfold thickness measurements. Body mass index (BMI), waist-to-height ratio and body fat percentage were calculated. Volunteers were characterized as overweight according to the BMI-for-age z-score. Participants were genotyped according to the single nucleotide polymorphism rs9939609 of the FTO gene (AA, AT and TT). ANOVA one-way with Bonferroni’s post hoc was performed to compare genotypes and anthropometric variables. Odds Ratio was calculated to reveal increased chances of presenting higher body mass index z-score, waist-to-height ratio and body fat percentage. Participants homozygous for the A allele presented significantly higher values of BMI-for-age z-score (0.38±1.01 vs. -0.29±1.15), waist circumference (77.15±6.51 vs. 72.85±7.36 cm) and waist-to-height ratio (0.44±0.04 vs. 0.42±0.04) when compared to individuals with the TT genotype. The A allele of the rs9939609 of the FTO gene seems to influence in the adiposity of male students.

Resumo A obesidade é considerada doença com múltipla etiologia. Avanços recentes na tecnologia têm apontado genes candidatos que estão relacionados ao ganho de massa corporal em diversas populações. Entretanto, em países com miscigenação étnica, como o Brasil, estudos dessa natureza com escolares ainda são escassos. Objetivou-se comparar variáveis antropométricas em estudantes brasileiros do sexo masculino de acordo com os genótipos do rs9939609 do gene FTO. Para tanto, 205 participantes tiveram sua massa corporal, estatura, circunferência da cintura e dobras cutâneas medidos. Índice de massa corporal (IMC), relação cintura-estatura e percentual de gordura foram calculados. Os voluntários foram classificados como com excesso de peso de acordo com o escore-z de IMC por idade. Ademais, os participantes foram genotipados conforme o polimorfismo de nucleotídeo único rs9939609 do gene FTO (AA, AT e TT). ANOVA de uma entrada com post hoc de Bonferroni foi realizada para comparar as variáveis antropométricas entre os genótipos. Odds ratio foi calculada no intuito de revelar chances aumentadas de apresentar maior escore-z de IMC por idade, razão cintura-estatura e percentual de gordura. Os indivíduos homozigotos para o alelo A apresentaram valores significativamente mais altos para escore-z de IMC por idade (0,38±1,01 vs. -0,29±1,15), circunferência da cintura (77,15±6,51 vs. 72,85±7,36 cm) e relação cintura-estatura (0,44±0,04 vs. 0,42±0,04) quando comparados aos indivíduos com genótipo TT. O alelo A do rs9939609 do gene FTO parece influenciar a adiposidade de estudantes do sexo masculino.